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A lot of bad blood? There was some needle when gus was in charge but I don't think there's been much since.

How fortunate that I bought a lifetime subscription 2 years ago

The Barry gale stuff was funny and original but the whole marketing stuff is getting boring now.

You're the only raving looney that thinks all Muslims are terrorists. Who on this thread thinks that?

Oh absolutely and I believe my wife's Grandad- sadly also deceased now- had a big problem with it but over time had become very fond of my father in law. It's possible that identity politics have had a role in the decline of marriage but I think it's also a product of modern society- we are more connected yet more remote than ever. It's yet another reason to encourage integration between races and religions because we need to overcome the prejudices and fear of the other in order to confront the real problems within certain cultures rather than invented grievances based purely on ignorance- and that's an issue from both sides. Sadly that has been my experience with a number of middle aged Muslim women who are essentially left on their own since they are seen as shameful and without a purpose if they are unmarried after a certain age. I believe the statistics suggest that everyone is generally better off if people marry though regardless of religion or ethnicity and I would hope that this drive to not need anyone else in the modern world is reversed slightly.

Pot calling the kettle black here. Where have you made any attempt to listen to an opposing viewpoint and try and see some common ground? Where have you attempted to make any concessions to see that maybe those who criticise the uniquely high levels of regressive attitudes in Islam may have some semblance of a point? All you ever want to do is shout about problems in other religions or in other areas of life- as if anyone has ever suggested that there aren't other issues that have nothing do with Islam.

Technically she is half Arabic as her mother converted to Islam when she married her Dad. She's English but unfortunately passed away two years ago. My father in law met her at university when he came to study in the 70s but then Saddam took power, killed his parents and he was unable to return to Iraq. He believes he owes Britain everything because he lost everything including his ties and his money in Iraq and the opportunities in Britain allowed him to build a life for himself for which he is extremely grateful. Sadly, my wife has relatives who come from stricter backgrounds such as her cousin who is in her mid thirties and was refused permission to marry the person she loved because her parents did not approve and she will most likely end up childless and living alone rather like my father in law's new wife- an incredibly warm and kind practicing Muslim- who was essentially living the life of a hermit in Brighton because her family were ashamed that she had not married at an earlier age.

Really good post. There needs to be an acknowledgement from governments that there are specific problems- some of which you have outlined- that are specific to Islam and many of those who follow it. Countering the issues you have outlined with" yeah well other religions have problems too" just isn't going to cut it any more. When these issuee are acknowledged and dealt with than I believe that many of those who are currently voting for populist parties will go elsewhere. The longer these problems are ignored or everyone is called racist, the more popular these parties will get. I hope it is dealt with sensibly by mainstream politicians because I don't think it's in anyone's interests for these fringe parties to gain power.

You've based your view on your own bias that conflated any sort of criticism of Islam with hatred of all Muslims. You're intellectually dishonest and not worth bothering with except to counter your blatant lies. I categorically do not have an issue with all Muslims and I absolutely condemn anyone who says that all Muslims are terrorists. Unlike you I have friends and family members who I love who are Muslim but I am glad that my wife is not a practising Muslim - chiefly because it would have been unlikely that she would be allowed to marry me. She agrees that she is incredibly lucky that her father was not a hardline Islamist, thankfully her dad loves Britain and the opportunities it has offered him and his family and he has never stopped her from experiencing life in the west but sadly not everyone is so lucky.

How do we know that's what he was doing? I can't see any indication that he was insulting him.

He's not being hailed as a great talent but he's been way more deserving of an extended run than someone like redmond.

Why would he not be happy? He's proved the manager wrong and shown his value in the process. It's a fantastic reaction imo.

That's true but I'm just happy to revel in a win for now. Should stave off relegation talk for a while at least.

Play romeu or lemina not both. Boufal instead of romeu for now should improve things.

This half hasn't been better it's been pretty poor.

Sorry but I'm at the game and that's bullsh*t. Thought we actually created some chances for once and played pretty well even if we didn't score. Starting to think it may be worth the price of a ticket which is a big improvement from previous games. It's jot like we are getting hammered - imagine being west ham! We can win this in the second half. I believe!

Disgusting. I hope they are prosecuted fully. That sort of violence if that account is true has no place in a civilised society.

Easy to snipe but what specific views of Sam harris or nawaz do you disagree with? Much easier to laugh at political commentators rather than to look at their conversations critically and think about what they are saying. Besides, my opinions are much more closely aligned to Jordan Peterson than anything specific to Islam.

What rot. Just because I prefer that my wife isn't a practising Muslim doesn't mean I have an issue with all Muslims what sort of idiot logic is that? I support the views of some practising Muslims who want a reformation within Islam and believe that more needs to be done by other practising Muslims to root out problems within their religion. I'm agreeing with Muslims who have written and spoken extensively on the subject. Islamaphobia is a nonsense fabricated word routinely used to silence anyone who criticises Islam. I reject its use completely. As to Sour Mash and his extremist views, I have continually said I disagree with much of what he believes albeit I support his right to hold those views because I believe in freedom of speech even for those views that I dislike or find hateful. It's only you that have invented that I agree with Sour Mash or that I have shied away from criticising him- I have not and there are plenty of examples in the thread if you want to go back and check. Kindly show me where I have attacked people who have supported non extreme Muslims? I already told you I support ex abd current Muslims who support a reformation and who call on other Muslims to do likewise. If I had an "issue" with Muslims as you put it then why would I wholeheartedly support these Muslims? Why would I have very warm relationships with my wife's relatives? Of course you choose to criticise a narrative that you've invented in your mind but the laughable thing is you don't even know any Muslims. As usual, try to base your responses in reality and respond to things I've actually said rather than things you think I may have said. I know it's a challenge for you but you'll get there.

I don't have an "issue" with Muslims. Again, you are conflating me with Sour Mash- two individual posters with differing opinions. Kindly stop doing it because it makes you look foolish.

The non alcoholic beer in the ground was cr*p

Let's remember also the rumours of players being unhappy too. I'm sure that had a significant impact even if it doesn't suit the narrative of how disgusting all our fans are.

Christ you're like a dog with a bone. People have a difference of opinion to you shock horror. Everybody understands you think that sacking puel was a horrendous decision whereas others disagree. Let's move on?

No.

So it's something work bearing in mind considering the poster in question has been seeking contentment through saintsweb